Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s women take the lead through weaving baskets

Throughout history men have always been the breadwinners. It appears that Zimbabwe’s women are the exception to the rule. Ward 15 of Zimbabwe’s dry Lupane District has always been riddled by drought. So as to fight hunger, survive and put food on the table, women have come together and have formed a Women’s Centre. Through it they churn out baskets which have international buyers, which gives the women a small fortune, through which they can now put food on the table and at the same time, the country earns some much needed foreign exchange.